Grand Marshal Gala
At each Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade, a Grand Marshal is chosen to lead the parade down Main Street. The Grand Marshal and Parade sponsors are honored each year at the Grand Marshal Gala.
Thursday, December 5, 2024 | TBD
HOW TO NOMINATE A GRAND MARSHAL(S)
The Grand Marshal leads the Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade down Main Street. The Grand Marshal is selected by the Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade Committee and will be announced at the Sunrise Pinnacle Award Ceremony.
Qualifications - Nominees must be a resident of Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township. Please detail the nominee’s community involvement and their contributions to the greater Rochester area.
Nominations are due by September 9, 2024. Submissions should be returned to the Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation at 71 Walnut St. Suite 110, Rochester, MI 48307 or send to info@rrc-mi.com.
Grand Marshal Duties - If selected, the Grand Marshal is expected to participate in the Grand Marshal Gala and lead the 2024 Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade.
Past Grand Marshals
1962 - Roy Rewold
1969 - James Stephens
2000 - Penny Crissman
2002 - Robert Lytle
2003 - Gail Kemler
2004 - Gus Eastman
2005 - Ed Leafdale
2006 - James & Lillie Smalley
2007 - Don Pixley
2008 - Tom Werth
2009 - Mary Lee Kowalczyk
2010 - Pat Botkin
2011 - Russ and Kathy Shelton
2012 - Ginny & Ray De Steiger
2013 - John & Mary Modetz
2014 - Bill Fox
2015 - Rod and Sue Wilson
2016 - Dr. Roger & Mary Jo Byrd
2017 - Steve & Nancy Benedettini
2018 - Dr. & Mrs. Bradley Barnes
2019 - George & Betty Seifert
2022 - Bill & Sharon Byers
2023 - Tim Crawford
2024 - Nominations Accepted!